Boy Name

Danny

"God is my judge; diminutive of Daniel"

Ranked #641 for boys

About the Name Danny

Meaning

God is my judge; diminutive of Daniel

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#641

Girl Rank

#9046

Danny is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God is my judge; diminutive of Daniel" and Currently ranked #641 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#86933

1950

#61028

1960

#29125

1970

#20197

1980

#13945

1990

#10634

2000

#7214

2010

#2446

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Danny

DD Danny DeVito (actor)
DB Danny Boyle (film director)

Names Similar to Danny

David

Boy

Beloved. A name symbolizing affection and divine favor.

Hebrew #31

Daniel

Boy

God is my judge. Expresses trust in divine justice and wisdom.

Hebrew #16

Darren

Boy

English #953

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: D
Origin: Hebrew